• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Corporate Services, Whyalla
• Salary: $108,109 - $116,864 p.a - ASO7
• Ongoing Full Time

The Role
In the role of Manager, Procurement and Contracts, you will take the lead in planning and coordinating sourcing and contract management activities for the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network (FUNLHN). Your expertise will be essential in ensuring value for money, delivering desired outcomes, and effectively managing risks throughout the procurement process.
Key outcomes for this role include advising and supporting the development of procurement and contract management strategies that empower FUNLHN to optimize efficiency across the entire supply chain. You will have the opportunity to identify, review, and implement innovative improvements to procurement processes and practices, aligning with state quality and continuous improvement objectives. This includes enhancing policies, procedures, templates, and reports to achieve best practice outcomes.
Additionally, you will ensure that all procurement, contract management, and negotiation activities comply with SA Public Sector policy requirements. Collaborating with Regional Support Services (RSS) and the Department of Health and Wellbeing (DHW), you will identify effective control measures to manage FUNLHN’s commercial risks. Join us in making a significant impact on health service delivery through strategic procurement and contract management!
Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.
In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, learn more about what salary packaging is.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

The Region
The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.
Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.
Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN
Want to discover more watch: Come and Discover FUNLHN!

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Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 882718

Enquiries
Trevor Byles
Director Corporate Services FUNLHN
Phone: 8648 8528
E-mail: trevor.byles@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date
Thursday 31st October 2024 - 11.55PM

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